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20th INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FILM FESTIVAL TO BEGIN IN HYDERABAD FROM TOMORROW
Hyderabad, November 7th, 2017
The 20th edition of the International children’s Film Festival of India  will begin in Hyderabad tomorrow. The week long festival  will screen about 300 films from 50 countries. About 50 child delegates from Telangana and 35 child delegates from all states will be participating in the festival.
Workshop in film making, story telling and animation will be held during the festival, in which 120 students will participate. 12 Little Directors, children who have directed films will be participating in the festival. Entries have been received from 31 countries to the ‘Little Directors’ competitive section.
The CEO of children’s Film Society of India  Shri Shravan Kumar said at a press conference here today that the festival is growing in stature as can be seen from the entries received. While in 2013, the number of entries from various countries was 894, the number has gone up to 1402 this year.
Shri T. Srinivasa Yadav, Minister for I & PR, Government of Telangana inaugurated a media centre at IMAX – venue of the Film Festival. He said arrangements were being made for screening the movies in all district head quarters.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister Pays Tributes to Martyrs on Shaheedi Diwas
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on the occasion of the ShaheediDiwas  today.
In a tweet Shri Modi said, “A grateful nation shall always remember the great sacrifice made by them. Jai Hind”
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu exhibit a steep rise in Daily New Cases
Centre Deputes High Level Teams to Maharashtra and Punjab
India’s COVID vaccination coverage leaps past 2 cr doses
More than 14 Lakh doses given in the last 24 hours
Six states across the country are reporting high daily COVID19 cases. These are Maharashtra, Kerala, Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. They collectively account for 84.71% of the 18,711 new daily cases reported in last 24 hours.
Maharashtra continues to report the highest daily new cases at 10,187. It is followed by Kerala with 2,791 while Punjab reported 1,159 new cases.
The Centre is continuously engaging with the States and UTs reporting higher caseload of active cases and those showing a rise in the daily new COVID cases. It has deputed high-level teams to Maharashtra and Punjab, that are showing steep increase in the daily new cases.
Eight states are displaying an upward trajectory in daily new cases.
India’s total Active Caseload stands at 1.84 lakh  today. The country’s present active caseload consists of 1.65% of the total Positive Cases.
The graph below reflects the day-on-day change in active cases from 17 January, 2021 to 07 March, 2021.
More than 2 cr  vaccine doses have been administered through 3,39,145 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. These include 69,82,637 HCWs , 35,42,123 HCWs , 65,85,752 FLWs  and 2,11,918 FLWs , 4,76,041 beneficiaries aged more than 45 years with specific co-morbidities  and 31,23,873 beneficiaries aged more than 60 years.
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69,82,637
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35,42,123
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65,85,752
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2,11,918
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4,76,041
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31,23,873
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2,09,22,344
As on Day-50 of the vaccination drive , more than14 Lakh  vaccine doses were given. Out of which, 11,71,673 beneficiaries were vaccinated across 17,654sessions for 1st dose  and 2,53,020 HCWs and FLWs received 2nd dose of vaccine.
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Date: 6th March, 2021
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66,976
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1,85,293
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2,29,763
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67,727
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1,29,295
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7,45,639
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11,71,673
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2,53,020
100 deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
Six States account for 87.00% of the new deaths. Maharashtra saw the maximum casualties . Kerala follows with 16 daily deaths. Punjabreported12 deaths.
As the graph below indicates, in the past two weeks, 10 states have not reported any COVID19 deaths while 12 states reported between 1-10 deaths.
Nineteen States/UTs have not reported any COVID19 deaths in the last 24 hours. These are Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, Ladakh , Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, D&D & D&N, Tripura, Mizoram, A&N Islands and Arunachal Pradesh.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Provisions for Children With Special Needs Under Mission Vatsalya
Mission Vatsalya Scheme is a roadmap to achieve development and child protection priorities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals . It lays emphasis on child rights, advocacy and awareness along with strengthening of the juvenile justice care and protection system with the motto to 'leave no child behind'. The Juvenile Justice  Act, 2015 provisions and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 form the basic framework for implementation of the Mission. Funds under the Mission Vatsalya Scheme are released according to the requirements and demands made by the States/UTs.
Under Mission Vatsalya Scheme support is provided to States/ UTs for setting up of Special Unit for children with special needs in Child Care Institutions , who are not able to go to school due to physical/ mental disabilities. Special provisions are made in the CCIs to provide services including Special Educators/ therapist and Nurse required for such children in CCIs for occupational therapy, speech therapy, verbal therapy and other remedial classes as per the children’s need. The capacity building of the Special Unit staff in sign language, Braille etc. is undertaken with help of resource institutions in States for such Homes.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi urges the States to ensure effective implementation of Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act , 2005
Sufficient number of Protection Officers should be appointed alongwith details on public domain: WCD Minister
To provide immediate protection and relief to women facing violence within families, Smt. Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister for Women and Child Development, on Thursday wrote to all Chief Ministers to ensure that the provisions of the ‘Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act , 2005’ are effectively implemented.
Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has particularly urged the States that sufficient number of Protection Officers  be appointed with independent charge of the Act and that their details be made available in public domain so that they were accessible to any aggrieved woman. “It has come to my notice that in most states, Officers of other departments are given this responsibility as an additional charge. Considering the practical situation of how feasible it is for a woman to come out of her home to register a complaint, it is important that we appoint more POs.”
The Minister has also requested that a separate budget be allocated for the smooth functioning of POs, providing support to survivors, capacity building for staff and for generating awareness.
- Gandhi has further mentioned that for the convenience of women, Form IV of the Act, which enumerates the rights of the women, be translated into local languages.
“Every woman has the right to lead a life free from violence. I urge you to personally initiate action to prevent violence against women and ensure protection of the rights of women through effective implementation of the Act,” Smt. Gandhi added.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
CO2 emissions declined in the year 2020 in Indian Aviation Sector and to continue further
DGCA compiles CO2 emissions data based on the information received from the Indian scheduled carriers. Details of CO2 emissions from 2016 to 2020 may be seen at Annexure. The CO2 emissions have increased till 2019 and declined in the year 2020.
Steps to address the issue of CO2 emission include the following:
 Measures taken by airports to reduce carbon footprint include replacing non-renewable energy sources with renewable energy sources like hydro, solar panels and wind, rationalization of operating times/procedures, use of alternative fuels in ground handling vehicles, etc.
Ministry of Civil Aviation has written to the operators of all the brownfield airports with scheduled operations and developers of the upcoming greenfield airports advising them to work towards achieving Carbon neutrality and Net Zero, to get accreditation by Airports Council International  and to adopt Carbon mitigation measures as well as Carbon management plans.
Airports Authority of India has taken initiatives such as Energy Intensity Data publication aimed at reducing energy intensity for existing as well as upcoming airport projects. Further, a training module has been created as a part of induction training programme for Air Traffic controllers to sensitize them towards Carbon neutrality.
 Measures taken by airlines to reduce carbon footprint include reduction of unwanted weight of aircraft, avoiding moisture/dirt accumulation on aircraft, proper speed and flap management etc.
 In addition to the above, Airports Authority of India in consultation with Indian Air Force has optimized airspace utilization under Flexible Use of Airspace  resulting in reduction of CO2 emission.
Annexure
Trend of CO2 Emissions from Indian Aviation Sector
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9,462
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11,219
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12,307
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11,843
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6,023
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6,923
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7,853
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8,441
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7,057
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3,194
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Civil Aviation  V. K. Singh  in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
NDMA conducts training programme for CBRN emergencies at Patna airport
The National Disaster Management Authority  is conducting a basic training programme at the Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport in Patna. The five-day training programme, aimed at enhancing the preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers  to respond to CBRN emergencies at the airports, started today.
CBRN emergencies pertain to threats emanating due to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear material.
The training programme is being conducted in collaboration with the Airports Authority of India  and Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences .
Earlier, four such programmes have already been conducted - one each in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai and Varanasi.
The programme consists of lectures as well as field training, including live demonstrations of detection and decontamination including use of Personal Protective Equipment . Apart from equipping the airport emergency handlers to handle CBRN emergencies, the training programme will also enable them to provide medical first aid and initial psycho-social support.
Experts from the domain departments viz. Department of Atomic Energy , National Disaster Response Force , INMAS, NDMA, etc. will deliver lectures and hold demonstrations on various areas related to CBRN emergency management.
A total of 200 personnel will be trained on various aspects of CBRN emergencies. This includes sensitization of 150 working level staff in a half day module.
A team of NDRF, trained for CBRN emergency, is posted in Patna and their expertise will also be utilized in the programme.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Price Monitoring and Resource Unit set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
A Price Monitoring and Resource Unit  has been set up in Karnataka under the aegis of National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority , Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India.
Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri DV Sadananda Gowda tweeted to announce the same.
PMRU will function at the State level under the direct supervision of the State Drug Controller for increasing outreach of NPPA. PMRUs are societies registered under the Societies Registration Act having its own Memorandum of Association/ Bye laws. The Board of Governors of PMRU includes the representatives from Central Government and State Government concerned and other stakeholders.
NPPA, under its Central Sector Scheme named Consumer Awareness, Publicity and Price Monitoring , has already set up of PMRUs in 12 States/ UTs, including Kerala, Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Nagaland, Tripura, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Mizoram and Jammu & Kashmir. NPPA has plans to set up PMRUs in all the 36 States/ UTs. The expenses of PMRUs, both recurring and non-recurring are borne by NPPA under the Scheme.
Till now National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  is headquartered at Delhi only and with the setting up of PMRUs in States/ UTs, NPPA shall have outreach at State Level as well.
The primary function of PMRUs is to assist NPPA in monitoring of prices of drugs, ensuring availability of drugs and raising consumer awareness. They act as collaborating partners of NPPA with information gathering mechanism at the grass-roots level. They will render necessary technical assistance to both the NPPA and the respective State Drug Controllers of States/ Union Territories.
NPPA has been working in tandem with State Governments during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure seamless availability of life saving essential medicines including HCQ, paracetamol, vaccines, insulin and medicines under COVID protocol. Working together with State Governments, NPPA has strived to ensure that there is no shortage of drugs throughout the country. The PMRUs are expected to strengthen drug security and affordability at regional levels.
Ministry of Defence
Indian Army Team Continues to Lead in 5th Army International Scout Masters Competition 2019 at Jaisalmer
Indian Army team has continued its outstanding performance and has come first amongst eight teams in Stage IV of the ongoing International Army Scout Masters Competition being held at Jaisalmer Military Station under aegis of Southern Command of Indian Army. Stage IV of the competition primarily included Timed Reflex Shooting, Breaching of the Mine Field and checking of Close Quarter Battle capability of all the teams under simulated battle field conditions.
After Stage IV Indian Army has taken a comfortable lead in the competition while the team from Uzbekistan is running second followed by the teams of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and China keenly competing for the third to sixth position. Stage V of the competition is presently underway which shall conclude on 16 August 2019 with a grand Closing Ceremony at Jaisalmer Military Station. Indian Army is participating in the competition for the first time as hosts and their stupendous performance is a true reflection of their highest standards of physical fitness, training and professionalism.
The Army International Scout Masters Competition consisted of five grueling stages which included Infiltration and Ambush Exercise, Scout Specialist Course, Scout Trail Obstacle Course, Small Arms Firing and Exfiltration and Flotation Exercise. The Army international Scout Master Competition has put to test skill sets, professionalism and competence of all the participating teams over a nine day period.
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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' meeting in Tajikistan
Key Highlights:
· Raksha Mantri leaves on a 3-day visit to Dushanbe today
· To address SCO Defence Ministers' meet tomorrow
· Member states to discuss defence cooperation issues
· RM also expected to meet his Tajik counterpart
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is visiting Dushanbe, Tajikistan from July 27-29, 2021 to attend the annual meeting of the Defence Ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation  member states. In the annual meeting, defence cooperation issues among SCO member states are discussed and a communique is expected to be issued after the deliberations. Shri Rajnath Singh’s address at the meeting is slated for July 28, 2021.
During his visit to Dushanbe, the Raksha Mantri is also expected to meet his Tajik counterpart Col Gen Sherali Mirzo to discuss bilateral issues and other issues of mutual interest.
It may be recalled that Tajikistan is chairing the SCO this year and hosting series of Ministerial and official-level meetings.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Impact of Ken Betwa Project
A comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment  study for the proposed Ken Betwa Link Project  has been carried out to identify positive and negative impacts of the project on physical, biological and socio-economic environment. It is estimated that total submergence due to Daudhan reservoir shall be about 9,000 ha, spreading over 4,141 ha of Panna Tiger Reserve  core, 1,314 ha of PTR buffer and 10 villages. About 1,913 families will be affected in these 10 villages. Details of submergence and Rehabilitation and Resettlement  for other components of KBLP are given at Annexure.
The Rehabilitation & Resettlement Plan of KBLP has been prepared as per the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act, 2013. The cost of relief, resettlement and rehabilitation of the affected households under KBLP have been accordingly worked out.
Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board  organized public hearings in 2014 at Silon village in Chhatarpur District and Hinnota village in Panna District. Prior to organizing these Public Hearings, MPPCB published a notice of Public Consultation and Disclosure in local newspapers and a time period of 30 days was allowed for the public to respond. The Executive Summary of the project was placed by MPPCB in District Collector’s Office, Office of Municipal Corporation, Head office of State Pollution Control Board, State Department of Environment etc. to ensure adequate access of public to it. Both the public hearings were organized with good participation by the public.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Bishweswar Tudu in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, takes over as Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area
Rear Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, VSM has assumed the charge as the Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area on 25 Mar 19. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987 and is an Anti-Submarine Warfare specialist. His notable sea appointments include Executive Officer of missile corvette INS Kirpan and missile destroyer INS Mysore and command of missile corvette INS Kora, missile frigate INS Shivalik and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat.
His staff assignments include tenures as Joint Director in the Directorate of Staff Requirements, Joint Director in the Directorate of Personnel, Principal Director in the Directorate of Net-Centric Operations and Principal Director in the Directorate of Personnel.
He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval War College, Karanja, and Naval Command College, Newport, Rhode Island, USA and holds a Masters Degree in Defence and Strategic Studies.
On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in Feb 2016, he was appointed as the Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff  at HQ IDS, New Delhi, and subsequently as the Chief Staff Officer  at Headquarters Western Naval Command. The Flag Officer is a recipient of the Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service.
Ministry of Education
Enrolment of village girl students for Higher Education
Ministry of Education, University Grants Commission  & All India Council for Technical Education  are implementing various schemes to encourage girl students in the country including in villages and rural areas for enrolment in higher Education i.e. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students , Post Doctoral Fellowship for Women, Swami Vivekananda Single Girl Child Fellowship For Research In Social Sciences, Indira Gandhi Post-Graduate Scholarships for Single Girl Child, Pragati Scholarship Scheme, Saksham Scholarship Scheme, Development of Women’s Studies in Indian Universities and Colleges, and AICTE LILAWATI AWARD on Women Empowerment.
UGC has issued UGC  Regulations 2016 to allow a relaxation of one year for M.Phil and two years for Ph.D. Women candidates may be provided Maternity Leave/Child Care Leave once in the entire duration of M.Phil./Ph.D. for up to 240 days. In case of relocation of an M.Phil/ Ph.D. woman scholar due to marriage or otherwise, the research data shall be allowed to be transferred to the University to which the scholar intends to relocate.
To improve Gender Balance in Undergraduate Programmes in IITs, supernumerary seats have been created thereby increasing female enrolment from 8% in 2016-17 to 19.72% in 2020-21.
Ministry of Education, UGC & AICTE give wide publicity to these schemes.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Dr. Subhas Sarkar in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Ultra Cycle Expedition by Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers
The Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers has undertaken a unique Ultra Cycling Expedition as part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The Expedition was flagged off on 15 Aug 2018 from Secunderabad and will cover a distance of 25000 kilometres across the country passing through all states.
The expedition has covered 18350 kilometres till date. The team started its next phase by aiming to cycle around the ‘Golden Quadrilateral’- a total distance of 5918 kilometres – in a record breaking time as before when it established a new Guiness Book of World Record. The team was flagged off from New Delhi by Lt Gen KK Aggarwal, DG EME on 15 Nov 2018 at 0800 hrs from Rajpath.
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Government imposes Minimum Export Price  for Onions at US $ 850 per Metric Ton
Union Government has decided that the export of all varieties of onions ) shall be permitted only on Letter of Credit  subject to minimum export price  of US $ 850 F.O.B. per Metric Ton until further orders. A Notification to this effect has been issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industries, Government of India dated 13th September, 2019.
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